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Europe briefly sweats in singles, but swats away US to reclaim Ryder Cup in Rome

The Americans were confident, mainly based on their 19-9 victory in Wisconsin two years ago, that they finally would win on European soil for the first time in 30 years. Make it 34 years after an event that wasn’t even particularly close.

The Ryder Cup, a blowout in Europe’s favor, just got a little spicier after an incident at the 18th green involving Rory McIlroy
Patrick Cantlay made a long birdie putt and his caddie, Joe LaCava, waved his cap and celebrated near McIlroy, who took umbrage because he was lining up a match-tying putt.

From Rory McIlroy to JT to one impressive rookie, the Ryder Cup should be a fascinating spectacle
Get ready for plenty of fist-pumping this weekend in what McIlroy calls “the purest competition in golf.”

Rory McIlroy has come a long way since he once called the Ryder Cup an exhibition

McIlroy is the heart of a European team that tries to protect its home turf at Marco Simone.

The complete guide to the Ryder Cup

The matches begin Friday and end Sunday in Rome.

Bryson DeChambeau captures LIV Golf-Chicago by one shot for his second victory of 2023

DeChambeau's Crushers also won the team competition by three shots. That meant DeChambeau earned a payday of $5.25 million, $4 million for the individual trophy.

Europe retains Solheim Cup after first-ever tie against United States

The teams entered the final day tied 8-8 after the US got off to its best start ever but saw Europe slowly rally back.

It all comes down to 12 singles matches Sunday for US, Europe at Solheim Cup

Europe's team of women's golfers pulled even with the United States, 8-8, by winning the afternoon fourballs Saturday.

With some amazing shot-making, Europeans rally to cut US lead at Solheim Cup

The Europeans were boosted by a hole-in-one, a hole-out from the fairway and a chip-in to win two of the afternoon fourball matches and reduce the Americans’ lead.

US looks to end losing streak against Europe at Solheim Cup in Spain

The Americans have never lost three straight editions of the top team event in women’s golf. The biennial competition is the equivalent of the Ryder Cup in men’s golf.

Phil Mickelson says he’s done gambling and is on the road to being ‘the person I want to be’

Renowned gambler Billy Walters wrote in his book that Mickelson wagered more than $1 billion over the last three decades.

Ryan Fox rallies to win European tour’s top event at Wentworth

Ryan Fox overcame a three-shot deficit and a triple bogey early in the final round Sunday with six birdies on the back nine, the last one from 6 feet on 18, to win the BMW PGA Championship by one shot.

Ludvig Aberg leads by 2 at BMW PGA Championship

The Swedish sensation has a chance to crack the top 50 in the world.

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As Rory McIlroy falters, Vincent Norrman captures Irish Open to become another Swedish winner on European tour
Norrman gave Sweden a second straight winner on the European tour when he shot 7-under 65 to capture the Irish Open title on Sunday in Straffan, Ireland, as McIlroy faltered in the final round by hitting into the water on three different holes.

Rory McIlroy moves into contention at Irish Open
McIlroy finished off a 6-under-par 66 with a short birdie putt on the 18th to push into third place, two shots behind leader Hurly Long of Germany.

19-year-old Chanettee Wannasaen shatters Portland Classic scoring record for first LPGA Tour victory
Third-round leader Megan Khang, of Rockland, Mass., fell short in her bid to win consecutive events, closing with a 1-under 71 and finishing alone in sixth place at 19 under.

Rookie Ludvig Aberg stuns Matt Fitzpatrick to win European Masters and put himself in Ryder Cup conversation
Fitzpatrick and Robert MacIntyre secure their Ryder Cup spots ahead of Monday's roster announcement.

American amateurs launch spirited rally to claim fourth straight Walker Cup
Great Britain & Ireland had a three-point lead before the Americans won three of the four morning foursomes, then poured it on during the 10 singles matches.

Rockland’s Megan Khang, fresh off her first LPGA victory, takes another lead into the final round
The 25-year-old closed with an 18-foot birdie putt for her third straight 6-under 66 and a one-stroke lead in Portland, Ore., over 20-year-old Hyo Joon Jang, ranked 488th in the world, and 19-year-old Chanettee Wannasaen, ranked 367th.

Matt Fitzpatrick puts himself in position for third European Masters, and third Ryder Cup place
The 2022 US Open champion at The Country Club needs to finish better than seventh alone to take the third and final qualifying place via the World Points List. He takes a two-shot lead into Sunday's final round in Switzerland.

Rockland’s Megan Khang wins her first LPGA title, holding off World No. 4 Jin Young Ko in a playoff
Khang made par on the first extra hole to become the sixth American to win this season.

Viktor Hovland finishes off the best two weeks of his golf career by capturing the FedEx Cup title
He closed with a 7-under-par 63, the lowest score by the winner in Tour Championship history.

Chasing first LPGA Tour victory, Megan Khang opens 3-shot lead in CPKC Women’s Open
Khang, 25, of Rockland, Mass., shot a 4-under 68 and rebounded from bogeys on Nos. 10 and 12 with birdies on Nos. 14-16 and 18 — holing a 15-footer on her last hole.

Viktor Hovland shoots 66 for 6-shot lead at Tour Championship to close in on FedEx Cup title
The Norwegian star was left 18 holes away from the FedEx Cup title and an $18 million bonus.

Collin Morikawa shoots 64 for 36-hole scoring record, grabs share of Tour Championship lead with Viktor Hovland
Morikawa followed his 61 with a 6-under 64 on Friday, giving him the lowest 36-hole score at East Lake and a share of the lead with Hovland.

Red Sox

Watch live: Red Sox hold end-of-season press conference

The Red Sox are holding their annual end-of-season press conference after wrapping up the 2023 slate with a 78-84 record.

Watch: Mariners pitcher George Kirby throws knuckleball as tribute to Tim Wakefield

Kirby threw his first knuckleball in the major leagues to honor the late Wakefield, who mastered the pitch during his Red Sox career.

Red Sox reset: A look at the contract status of every player on the 40-man roster

Here is how the roster looks heading into the offseason after another disappointing last-place finish.

Patriots

Looking back at the career of Russ Francis: All-Pro tight end, free spirit, and a subject of legend

Francis died Sunday in a plane crash at the age of 70, but the stories of his life and career will live on.

NFL Week 4: Panthers might be having buyer’s remorse with No. 1 pick Bryce Young

The 0-4 Panthers lack offensive punch and Young looks out of place, while C.J. Stroud is thriving for the Texans and Anthony Richardson for the Colts.

Bill Belichick defended Patriots’ talent level on offense, including QB Mac Jones

“Every quarterback’s thrown interceptions, every quarterback’s made bad decisions," Belichick said. "So has every coach and every player that’s ever played."

Bruins

With opening-night roster coming into focus, Bruins release veteran forward Alex Chiasson

The Boston University product was trying to make the squad on a professional tryout contract.

Kevin Shattenkirk knows Boston well from his time at BU, and years later he’s excited to be back, this time as a member of the Bruins

Several times before signing free agent deals elsewhere, he had conversations with the Bruins. He finally landed with the organization in July after signing a one-year, $1.05 million deal.

How did the Bruins go from their 19th captain (Patrice Bergeron) to their 27th (Brad Marchand)?

The club realized that its own faulty record-keeping through the decades omitted the names of seven players who served as captain.

Celtics

Tailgating with Derrick White, Kristaps Porzingis’s health, and other takeaways from Celtics media day

The Celtics officially ushered in the new season.

Four things to know about Wenyen Gabriel, whom the Celtics signed to a training camp deal

Gabriel played his high school ball in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, and helped South Sudan qualify for its first Olympics in men's basketball.

‘This one hurt’: Jayson Tatum says goodbye to former Celtics teammates Robert Williams and Malcolm Brogdon

The Celtics traded Brogdon and Williams to the Portland Trail Blazers as part of a deal that brought Jrue Holiday to Boston.